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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Iowa from $342

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBA — DSM
Apr 30 — May 71
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

Find a great deal and save up to 94% by booking at least 42 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Santa Barbara to Iowa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $304.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Iowa. Flights to Iowa from Santa Barbara in July are about $455 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $144.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara to Iowa (SBA - IA)?

When flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Iowa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$377
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$448
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$503
Sun 5/126:00 amSBA - CID
2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$541
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/48:30 amCID - SBA
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$640
Fri 6/148:44 pmSBA - CID
2 stops22h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/173:12 pmCID - SBA
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$700
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$741
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$746
Tue 4/306:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops14h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$751

Cheap American Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Santa Barbara and Iowa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 6/1412:15 pmSBA - CID
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/172:39 pmCID - SBA
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$572
Fri 6/146:39 pmSBA - CID
2 stops14h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/172:39 pmCID - SBA
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$644
Tue 4/306:12 amSBA - CID
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/45:22 amCID - SBA
2 stops12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$806
Tue 4/306:12 amSBA - DSM
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/15:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$886

Cheap Santa Barbara to Iowa flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Santa Barbara to Iowa specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Iowa in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$377
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$448
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$503
Sun 5/126:00 amSBA - CID
2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$541
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/48:30 amCID - SBA
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$640
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$741
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$746
Tue 4/306:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops14h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$751
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$755

Santa Barbara to Iowa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Santa Barbara and Iowa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Santa Barbara to Iowa in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/189:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$377
Sun 5/125:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$448
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$503
Sun 5/126:00 amSBA - CID
2 stops12h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmCID - SBA
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$541
Fri 6/1412:15 pmSBA - CID
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/172:39 pmCID - SBA
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$572
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/48:30 amCID - SBA
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$640
Fri 6/146:39 pmSBA - CID
2 stops14h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/172:39 pmCID - SBA
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$644
Fri 6/148:44 pmSBA - CID
2 stops22h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/173:12 pmCID - SBA
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$700
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$741

Santa Barbara to Iowa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Santa Barbara to Iowa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:07 amCID - SBA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$503
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - CID
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/48:30 amCID - SBA
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$640
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$741
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$746
Tue 4/306:00 amSBA - DSM
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops14h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$751
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$755
Tue 4/305:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/16:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops19h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$760
Tue 4/306:12 amSBA - CID
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/45:22 amCID - SBA
2 stops12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$806
Tue 4/306:12 amSBA - DSM
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/15:00 amDSM - SBA
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$886

One-way flights to Iowa from Santa Barbara

Search for one-way flight options from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Users needing a return flight from Santa Barbara to Iowa should utilize the search form above.
Thu 5/26:12 amSBA - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$342
Thu 5/26:12 amSBA - DSM
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$347
Thu 5/25:15 amSBA - DSM
1 stop16h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$389
Thu 5/24:59 pmSBA - DSM
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$394
Thu 5/27:10 pmSBA - DSM
3 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$506

Find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/12

1 stop6h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/18

1 stop5h 57m

$377

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/12

1 stop6h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/18

2 stops10h 44m

$448

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Sun 5/12

2 stops12h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/18

2 stops10h 44m

$541

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

1 stop9h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 6/17

1 stop5h 45m

$572

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

2 stops14h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 6/17

1 stop5h 29m

$644

Santa BarbaraCedar Rapids

SBA - CID

SBACID

Santa Barbara

Fri 6/14

2 stops22h 53m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 6/17

2 stops23h 02m

$700

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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated April 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Barbara to Iowa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,234 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,234 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,234 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,234 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Santa Barbara (SBA), located 8.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

  • Can I find flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $377, but on average you can expect to pay $547.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Barbara to Iowa for under $600?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What does SBA to DSM mean?

    Santa Barbara Airport is SBA and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Santa Barbara to Iowa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Santa Barbara to Iowa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Santa Barbara to Iowa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals updated?

    The Santa Barbara to Iowa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Iowa

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United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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